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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.92, 1,369.31 and 590.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.92, 1,369.31 and 590.31 is: 885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.92 : 1,369.31 = 590.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.92/1,369.31 = 590.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.92x = 1,369.31 × 590.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.92x = 808,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,314.43/912.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.42

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